Leil Selichot 7048 / סליחות 10808
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 10808 occurs after nightfall on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 7045 | 25 Elul 10805 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7046 | 20 Elul 10806 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7047 | 23 Elul 10807 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7048 | 25 Elul 10808 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7049 | 20 Elul 10809 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7050 | 23 Elul 10810 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7051 | 23 Elul 10811 | ||
| Leil Selichot 7052 | 25 Elul 10812 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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